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- H.R.496
H.R.496: To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (14 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - April 27, 2022
- Engrossed in House - April 27, 2022
- Introduced in House - Jan. 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 11, 2022 |
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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| April 28, 2022 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| April 27, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129).
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| April 27, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| April 27, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| April 27, 2022 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| April 27, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 27, 2022 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| April 27, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 496.
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| April 27, 2022 |
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| April 27, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 4 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H4529)
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| April 27, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4554)
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| April 27, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4529-4530)
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| April 21, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| April 21, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) |